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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,004.91, 13,507.37 and 2,431.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,004.91, 13,507.37 and 2,431.09 is: 3,646.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,004.91 : 13,507.37 = 2,431.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,004.91/13,507.37 = 2,431.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,004.91x = 13,507.37 × 2,431.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,004.91x = 32,837,632.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,837,632.13/9,004.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,646.64

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